Kayak from the Andes to the Pacific Ocean 8 days / 7 nights

Detalles de la Expedición

Kayak de travesía, trekking y cruce Argentina-Chile 70km / 43.4mi remado
Length: 8 days / 7 nights
Hotel: 1 night
Lodge: 1 night
Camping: 5 nights
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Locación: Patagonia Norte, Río Puelo
Meeting Point: Aeropuerto Bariloche, Argentina
End of trip: Puerto Varas, Chile

Expedition activities

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Sea kayak Argentina to the Pacific Ocean 8d 7n

True to our spirit, this trip is a good opportunity to get to know an area of the Patagonia which is still remote and untamed. This adventure will take us from the Andes heights to the Pacific Ocean. We will start at Puelo Lake in Argentina, cross several beautiful lakes and row the waters of Puelo River until we reach the Pacific coast in Chile. Along this crossing we will meet settlers, sleep in their homes and they will be the ones who will take our gear from lake to lake using oxen pulled carts.

Include:

All meals from days 2 to 8, including breakfast, march snack, box lunch, dinner, wine, appetizers, board cheese and other delicious food.
All land transportation: private transfer the entire trip including airport pick up.
All water transportation: ferry to cross Lake Tagua Tagua.
1 night lodging in hotel at El Bolsón + 1 nights lodge Bandurrias Island + 5 nights camping
Sea kayak with rudders, paddle and equipment German Prijon, single and double, skirt, paddling jackets, life vests and all safety equipment for kayaks.
All camping equipment, tents for two (Mountain Hard Wear), Therma Rest mattresses, kitchen tent and more
Professional First aid kit, GPS, UHF Radios, handy, maps, repair kits.
Bilingual Guide (Spanish-English) accredited by Wilderness First Response; widely experienced in sea Kayak and Exploring trips in Patagonia.
Primary assistance insurance

Not Include:

Personal equipment, accident or rescue insurance, tips or any other service not mentioned in this program.

Day by Day

Day 1 Bariloche / El Bolsón: We gather at the meeting point and go to a hotel in El Bolsón.
Day 2 Puelo Lake / Las Rocas Lake: Crossing to Chile, rowing along lakes Puelo and Inferior to then take our equipment by cart for the first time. Camping set by Las Rocas Lake.
Day 3 Las Rocas Lake / Bandurrias Island: After only a three hour row to get to Bandurrias Island and then enjoy a good family lodge in the middle of the lake.
Day 4 Bandurrias Island / Azul Lake: We will row for two hours and then take our equipment by cart to Azul Lake. On the way we will visit some ancient forests and we will spend the night at the home of settlers, with a great view of the lake.
Day 5 Azul Lake / Puelo River: We will sail for three hours, then take our equipment by cart and reach a support pickup truck which will bring us supplies. Camping and fire by Puelo riverside
Day 6 Puelo River / Tagua Tagua Lake: We will row down Puelo River, famous for its fishing and esmerald color waters. Camping is set by Tagua Tagua Lake.
Day 7 Tagua Tagua / final stretch of Puelo River: Night sail to avoid the strong wind in the lake. We will cross to camp by the riverside of Puelo River.
Day 8 Puelo River / Reloncavi Estuary: We will paddle the last stretch of Puelo River, which is perhaps the most beautiful, before we reach the Pacific Ocean where we meet with a our transfer to drive to Puerto Varas.
Extra Day: We must consider an extra day in the case of bad weather or to stay in a place we like in order to take a closer look.
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A unique trip which very few have made.

Sea kayak to the Pacific Ocean 8d 7n